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The Importance of Marking Historic Spots, an Address

By Henry W. Shoemaker
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This address surveys how places were commemorated in the region, beginning with ancient rock carvings and painted panels and continuing with memorial practices by Native peoples and frontier settlers, some violent, such as impaling or tomahawk markers, and later habits like blazed trees and nicked rifles. It laments long periods of neglect, recounts a revival of monuments and tablets, and urges more systematic marking of industrial, commercial, and domestic sites—particularly charcoal iron furnaces—so local history and landscape memory are preserved and can inspire future cultural and literary work.

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Henry W. Shoemaker

Henry W. Shoemaker was an American author and folklorist known for his contributions to the preservation of Pennsylvania's cultural heritage. He collected and published various folk tales, legends, and historical accounts that reflect the rich traditions of the region. His notable works include "Allegheny Episodes / Folk Lore and Legends Collected in Northern and Western Pennsylvania," which showcases the folklore of the area, and "Some Forgotten Pennsylvania Heroines," highlighting the stories of women who played significant roles in the state's history. Shoemaker's writings serve as an important resource for understanding the local history and folklore of Pennsylvania.

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